• WiseThat
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      2 months ago

      The environmental impact of shipping from overseas is costly

      Ocean freight is actually REALLY efficient. On a per-item basis, the environmental cost of the boat is typically less than the environmental impact of the trucks that handle the rest of the journey.

      Of course, that efficiency means we move a LOT of stuff over the ocean, and it does add up